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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways operationalizes 4197 “Shramik Special” trains till 3rd June, 2020  across the country and transports more than 58 lacs passengers to their home states through “Shramik Special” trains since May 1.
More than 50 lacs were transported in May alone.
In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are running 15 pairs of special Rajdhani trains from 12th May and 100 pairs of Special Mail/Express from 1st June, 2020
Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains, Indian Railways is operating “Shramik Special” trains form 1st May 2020.
As on 3rd June 2020, a total of 4197 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country. 81 trains were on the run till 09.00 am in the morning.Till now, more than 58 lacs migrants have been transported through Shramik Special Trains in 34 days.
These 4197 trains were originated from various states. The top five States/UTs from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh  and Bihar .
These “Shramik Special” Trains were terminated in various States across the country. The top five states where maximum trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha , West Bengal .
It may be noted that trains running now are not facing any congestion.
In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are running 15 pairs of special Rajdhani type trains connecting New Delhi and started 200 more time tabled trains on 1st June.
Ministry of Defence
Military Exercises
Indian Armed Forces conducts/participates in various bilateral and multilateral military exercises with foreign countries. The details of such exercise include the following:
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Exercise
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Australia
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Ex AUSTRA HIND, Ex AUSINDEX, EX PITCH BLACK
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Bangladesh
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Ex SAMPRITI, IN-BN CORPAT, IN-BN BILAT,
IN-BN SF EXERCISE, TABLE TOP EX, SAMVEDNA
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3.
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Brazil & South Africa
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IBSAMAR
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China
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Ex HAND IN HAND
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Egypt
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Ex CYCLONE
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France
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Ex SHAKTI, Ex VARUNA, GARUDA
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Indonesia
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Ex GARUDA SHAKTI, IND-INDO CORPAT
IND-INDO BILAT
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Israel
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Ex BLUE FLAG
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Japan
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Ex DHARMA GUARDIAN, Ex JIMEX
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Kazakhstan
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Ex KAZIND
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Kyrgyzstan
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Ex KHANJAR
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Malaysia
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Ex HARIMAU SHAKTI, Ex IN-RMN BILAT, HOP EX
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Maldives
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Ex EKUVERIN, EX EKATHA
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Mongolia
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Ex NOMADIC ELEPHANT
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Myanmar
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Ex IMBEX, IMCOR, IN-MN BILAT, TABLE TOP EX
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Nepal
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Ex SURYA KIRAN
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Oman
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Ex AL NAGAH, NASEEM-AL-BAHR, Ex EASTERN BRIDGE
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Qatar
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ZA’IR AL BAHR
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Russia
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EX INDRA, EX AVIAINDRA
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Seychelles
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Ex LAMITIYE
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Singapore
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SIMBEX, JOINT MILITARY TRAINING
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Sri Lanka
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Ex MITRA SHAKTI, SLINEX, IN-SLN SF Ex, SAMVEDNA
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Thailand
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Ex MAITREE, INDO-THAI CORPAT, Ex SIAM BHARAT
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UAE
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DESERT EAGLE
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UK
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Ex AJEY WARRIOR, KONKAN, INDRADHANUSH
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USA
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Ex YUDHABHAYAS, Ex VAJRA PRAHAR, SPITTING COBRA, SANGAM , RED FLAG, Ex COPE INDIA
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Uzbekistan
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Ex DUSTLIK
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Vietnam
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VINBAX, IN-VPN BILAT
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Multilateral
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BIMSTEC
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Multilateral
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AFINDEX
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Multilateral
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MEDEX
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Multilateral
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SCO - PEACE MISSION
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Multilateral
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Ex TSENTR
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Multilateral
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CORMORANT STRIKE
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Multilateral
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KHAAN QUEST
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Multilateral
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COBRA GOLD
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Multilateral
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ADMM Plus Exercises
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Multilateral
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BLACK CARILLION
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Multilateral
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KAKADU
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Multilateral
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KOMODO
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Multilateral
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IONS WORKING GROUP EXERCISES
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Multilateral
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EOD J2A
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Multilateral
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MARISX
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Multilateral
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MALABAR
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Multilateral
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RIMPAC
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Multilateral
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CUTLASS EXPRESS
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Multilateral
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SALVEX
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Multilateral
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SEACAT
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Multilateral
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SITMEX
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MILAN
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Multilateral
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WPNS Exercises
The countries with which joint military exercises are proposed to be conducted during the year 2020 include most of the above countries among others.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Jagdambika Pal in Lok Sabha today.
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Special Service and Features
Divisional level "DAK ADALAT" of RMS EK’ Division
(Kochi: Sept 1, 2022
The Divisional level "DAK ADALAT" of RMS EK’ Division, Ernakulam for the first quarter of 2022 is proposed to be held online by SRM, MS EK’ Division, Kochi-682011 on 13.09.2022 at 11.00 hrs via Google Meet platform.
Any complaints relating to Postal Services in RMS EK' Division, Ernakulam can be given in writing or raised in the Adalat.
Those who wish to avail this facility may send their complaints/suggestions at email srmekdn.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com titled "DAK ADALAT” or by post addressed to "The Superintendent, RMS EK' Division, Kochi - 682011" with envelope superscribed "Dak Adalat".
The mobile number and email id of the applicant is to be clearly specified in the complaint.
Complaints should reach the above email id/address on or before 06.09.2022.
The Google meet ID will be intimated directly to the applicant by email.
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Ministry of Defence
Armed Forces Flag Day observed at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata
Kolkata, December 7, 2018
Two girl students pinned a flag on the Governor of West Bengal Shri Kesharinath Tripathi on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata today. The Governor also handed over a cheque of donation to the welfare fund raised by Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence every year for welfare of war-widows, disabled and retired soldiers.
This financial assistance is utilised for welfare of needy ex-servicemen, families of those killed and disabled, rehabilitation of veterans, vocational training and rehabilitation of war-widows and dependents, education of their children, medical concessions for ex-servicemen, construction and maintenance of old age homes for war veterans etc. The Secretary of Kolkata District Sainik Board, Wing Cmndr  Chandan Mazumdar led the delegation to Raj Bhavan for the flag event.
Notably, Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7th December every year to pay homage to the martyrs of the country. To mark the Flag Day, the Governor issued a statement of appeal for donation by all towards this welfare fund meant for war-widows and veteran soldiers.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate municipal solid waste based Gobar-Dhan plant in Indore on 19th February
In line with PM’s vision of creating garbage free cities
Principles of “waste to wealth” and “circular economy” exemplified in the Bio-CNG plant
Plant has capacity to treat 550 tonnes per day of segregated wet organic waste
It will produce 17,000 kg per day of CNG and 100 tonnes per day of organic compost
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate “Gobar-Dhan  Plant” in Indore on 19th February at 1 PM through video conferencing.
Prime Minister recently launched the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the overall vision of creating “Garbage Free Cities”. The Mission is being implemented under the overarching principles of “waste to wealth”, and “circular economy” for maximising resource recovery – both of which are exemplified in the Indore Bio-CNG plant.
The plant has a capacity to treat 550 tonnes per day of segregated wet organic waste. It is expected to produce around 17,000 kg per day of CNG, and 100 tonnes per day of organic compost. The plant is based on zero landfill models, whereby no rejects would be generated. Additionally, the project is expected to yield multiple environmental benefits, viz. reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, providing green energy along with organic compost as fertiliser.
Indore Clean Energy Pvt Ltd, a Special Purpose Vehicle created to implement the project, was set up by Indore Municipal Corporation  and Indo Enviro Integrated Solutions Ltd.  under a Public Private Partnership model, with 100% capital investment of ₹150 crores by IEISL. Indore Municipal Corporation will purchase a minimum 50% of CNG produced by the plant and in a first-of-its kind initiative, run 400 city buses on the CNG. The balance quantity of CNG will be sold in the open market. The organic compost will help replace chemical fertilisers for agricultural and horticultural purposes.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
New Hub/Industrial Parks for MSMEs
Ministry of MSME takes up new projects relating to establishments of New Technology Centres, Extension centres, Common Facility centres, Mini Tool Rooms, Mini Technology Centres and Industrial Estates under its various schemes and programmes.
Ministry of MSME is implementing Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme  for development of Micro and Small Enterprises  Clusters in the country. The objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Micro and Small Enterprises  by extending financial assistance for establishment of Common Facility Centers  and establishment/up-gradation of Industrial Areas/Estates/Flatted Factory Complex.
The scheme is demand driven and State Governments may make a request for approval of a project as per the cluster development needs. Ministry of MSME has considered 38 projects for Infrastructure Development ; setting up of Common Facility Center  in Haryana State under MSE-CDP since inception of the scheme. The details are as under:
For establishment/up-gradation of Industrial Areas/Estates, 28 projects have been approved and all are completed.
For setting up of Common Facility Centers , 10 projects have been approved out of which 3 projects are completed.
This information was given by Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme for SC students with annual parental income below Rs. 2.5 lakh. The objective of the scheme is to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education by providing financial assistance to the SC students.
The Scholarship includes the following components for the complete duration of the course:-
i. Compulsory non-refundable fees including tuition fee of the course
ii. Academic allowance
iii. Disability allowance 
There is a 60:40 sharing ratio of expenditure between the Centre and States . As per the provisions of the Scheme, the entire scholarship amount - both from the State and Central Government - is paid directly into the account of the students only through Direct Beneficiaries Transfer .
The numbers of Scheduled Caste students enrolled under this Scheme in Tamil Nadu in the last 3 years and current year, as reported by the State Government, are as follows:
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Enrolled Beneficiaries
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2018-19
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761114
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2.
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2019-20
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611434
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2020-21
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825000
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2021-22
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719984|
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2917532For FY2021-22, the number of enrolled beneficiaries are as anticipated .
There is no system of State-wise allocation of funds under the scheme. The details of the funds sanctioned to the State Govt. of Tamil Nadu under the Scheme, and utilization as reported by the State Government, for the last three years are as follows:
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Utilized Amount 
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2018-19
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1407.38
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1407.38
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2019-20
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925.84
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808.44
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2020-21
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120.23
As per the latest scheme guidelines, the disbursal of the Central share of the scholarships has to be made directly into the bank account of the students through DBT, based on verified data of students sent by the State Government on the Central Portal. For FY 2021-22, an amount of Rs. 769.53/- cr. has been approved by the Project Appraisal Committee for disbursal to the students of Tamil Nadu.
This being a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented through State Governments, the State Governments are the primary interaction/grievance redressal points in case of non-receipt of payments by beneficiaries. Instances of delayed disbursal of scholarships have been reported from some States in the last few years.
The latest guidelines of the Scheme, effective from March 2021, have made a number of provisions to ensure that the students receive the due scholarships in time. These provisions include, inter alia, substantial increase in the Central share of expenditure by changing the funding pattern thus reducing the financial burden on the States; end-to-end online systems for calling and processing of applications; fixed timelines for opening/closing of portals and disbursal of State and Central shares of scholarships; direct disbursal of the Central share to the students' accounts through DBT, etc..
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2022-23 under JPM Act, 1987
CCEA approves Reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in foodgrains & sugar packaging for Jute Year 2022-23
Govt. decision a big boost for West Bengal’s jute workers, farmers, mills
Decision to help 40 lakh farm families, 3.7 lakh workers in jute mills & ancillary units
Govt. purchase of Rs 9,000 crore/year of jute for packing ensures guaranteed market for produce of jute farmers, workers
Govt. decision to support domestic jute production in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
Government of India approved Reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in packaging of rice, wheat and sugar for the Jute Year 2022-23. The Mandatory norms provide for full reservation for packaging of foodgrains and 20% reservation for packaging of sugar in jute bags, which will be a big boost for West Bengal.
The Jute industry occupies an important place in the national economy of India, particularly in West Bengal where nearly 75 jute mills operate and provide livelihood to lakhs of workmen. It will support 40 lakh farm families in the jute sector. The decision will also help the jute sector in Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The reservations norms under JPM Act provide for direct employment to 3.70 lakh workers and protect the interest of approximately 40 lakh farm families in the jute sector. JPM Act, 1987 protects the interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in jute goods’ production. 75% of the total production of the Jute Industry is Jute Sacking Bags of which 85% is supplied to the Food Corporation of India  and State Procurement Agencies  and remaining is exported/sold directly.
Govt. purchases Jute sacking bags worth approximately Rs. 9,000 Cr. every year for packing of foodgrains. This ensures guaranteed market for the produce of Jute Farmers and Workers.
Average Production of Jute Sacking Bags is about 30 lakhs bales  and Government is committed to ensure complete off-take of the production of jute bags in order to protect the interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in the Jute Industry.
The reservation norms would further the interest of domestic production of raw jute and jute packaging material in India, thereby, making India self-reliant in consonance with Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It will also help protect the environment because jute is a natural, bio- degradable, renewable & reusable fibre and hence fulfills all sustainability parameters.
Department of Space
Launching of Rockets and Satellites
During last five years, ISRO has launched 26 launch vehicle missions, 28 Indian satellites, 7 Technology Demonstrators , 05 student satellites from Indian Universities/Institutions and 202 foreign satellites.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog’s Second In-House Lecture on India’s Reforms Story: The Last 8 years
The second lecture of NITI Aayog’s in-house lecture series, on the theme ‘India's Reforms Story - The Last 8 Years’, was held today, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi.
The keynote address was delivered by Observer Research Foundation  Vice President Gautam Chikermane, followed by a Panel discussion moderated by NITI Aayog CEO Parameswaran lyer. The discussion was held amongst - Department of School Education & Literacy Secretary Anita Karwal, ORF Vice President Gautam Chikermane and FICCI Senior Vice President Subhrakant Panda.
In his closing remarks, NITI Aayog Vice Chair Suman Bery said, ‘In an economy, we have to always think about growth, but also about distribution dimensions, especially in a data-driven country like ours. The big change that has taken place between 2014 and 2022 is the mastery of scale. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there have been a lot of independent initiatives. What we see now with UPI, Jhan Dhan Yojana and Ayushman Bharat is the remarkable ability to deliver.’
The inaugural lecture of the series, ‘Covid-19 Vaccination: The India Story’, was held on 30 September 2022. The India Development Strategies lecture series will be held every month. The lectures will focus on national developmental priorities, policies for inclusive growth, best practices in various sectors, initiatives to promote cooperative and competitive federalism.
Today's lecture was attended by over 300 people including the senior leadership, joint secretaries, advisers and lateral entrants.
View the live stream here -
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
NILD Kolkata observes Vigilance Awareness Week
Kolkata, 29th October, 2021
National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities , Kolkata organizing Vigilance Awareness Week 26th October – 1st November, 2021. Theme of the year is “Independent India @ 75 : Self Reliance with Integrity”. Programme started by giving integrity pledge on 26th October by Mr. Pravin Kumar, part time Vigilance Officer of the institute to the officers and employees. The main purpose to observe the week is to encourage all stakeholders to collectively participate in the prevention and the fight against corruption and to raise public awareness regarding the existence.
On the occasion to sensitize the officials of the institute a Webinar organized on the subject “Independent India @ 75 : Self Reliance with Integrity”, in the webinar Dr. Ameed Equebal, Director, NILD delivered Welcome address and Prof. A.K. Verma, ISS , former Director-Professor, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health & Former DDG, NSSO, Kolkata, Resource Person explained the meaning of self-reliance and integrity contained in the subject of this year to the participants. He explained that how we as citizens can make our country and institution self-reliant by contributing with integrity. During the Webinar more than 100 staff and students of NILD, Kolkata and it’s Regional Centre- Dehradun & Aizawl, CRC Patna & Tripura were present.
On the occasion awareness posters displayed in the institute to sensitize the visitors and officials of the institute and to aware and sensitize the students, employees and others online, slogan and poster competition organized.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah calls upon countrymen to join the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by hoisting the tricolour from their homes
Our National flag not only unites every Indian but also strengthens their spirit of devotion to the Nation
It was on 22 July 1947, that the announcement to adopt the present form of the tricolour as the national flag was made
With this campaign, the tricolour will be hoisted in about 20 crore homes across the country, which will work to further brighten the flame of patriotism amongst citizens, especially the youth
I appeal to everyone to join this campaign by hoisting the tricolour from their homes from 13thto 15th August
By doing so, we will be able to increase the youths respect and attachment to the tricolour, as well as make them aware about the sacrifices of the brave hearts that fought for Freedom
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has called upon countrymen to join the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by hoisting the tricolour from their homes.
In a series of tweets, Shri Amit Shah said that “Our National flag not only unites every Indian but also strengthens their spirit of devotion to the Nation. It was on 22 July 1947, that the announcement to adopt the present form of the tricolour as the national flag was made” The Union Home Minister said that “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. With this campaign, the tricolour will be hoisted in about 20 crore homes across the country, which will work to further brighten the flame of patriotism amongst citizens, especially the youth” Shri Amit Shah said “I appeal to everyone to join this campaign by hoisting the tricolour from their homes from 13th to 15th August. By doing so, we will be able to increase the youths respect and attachment to the tricolour, as well as make them aware about the sacrifices of the brave hearts that fought for Freedom.https://harghartiranga.com”